If our thinking starts going in the wrong direction, we can lose our edge for a great day. Instead, we should think of what good things are going our way and this will build momentum so that we stay on track. This day with God, we will continue to build momentum along the journey as we read Numbers 31.

God was on the side of the Israelites and sanctioned a war to rid them of the negative influences of the Midianites. This was to avenge the Midianites because of the events of the past when the men had been enticed by Midianite women to go along with their idol worship. It was to be total vengeance and victory leaving no survivors.

In our life, we need to continually rid ourselves of the negative influences including thoughts and actions that hold us back. These negative influences need to be dealt…